Alternatives to Cone Biopsy: LEEP, Laser Ablation & Cryotherapy

LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure): A LEEP procedure uses a thin wire loop with an electrical current to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is similar to a cone biopsy but may be less invasive and cause less bleeding.

Laser ablation: Laser ablation uses a laser to vaporize abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is a precise and minimally invasive procedure that can be done in an outpatient setting.

Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy freezes and destroys abnormal tissue on the cervix. It is a less invasive option that may be suitable for small, precancerous lesions.

Radiofrequency ablation: Radiofrequency ablation uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy abnormal tissue on the cervix. It is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in an outpatient setting.